Single is his debut solo effort
Earlier this year, 3 Doors Down front man and celebrated songwriter Brad Arnold was preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band’s 2000 debut album, the certified seven-times RIAA platinum The Better Life. However, with the pandemic putting the Grammy Award-nominated Mississippi rock band’s plans on hold, Arnold has used the quarantine to write and record his first solo record, the powerful “Wicked Man.” It’s now available digitally on his new Wild at Heart label.
Arnold was inspired to write “Wicked Man” about the times we are living in. With his instantly distinctive vocals, Arnold unflinchingly sings: “They keep us entertained inside a world before our eyes/A never-ending circus to distract us from their lies.”
“Wicked Man” was recorded at Rivergate Studio in Hendersonville, TN and produced by 3 Doors Down drummer Greg Upchurch, who also wrote the music to the song. “I hope people like the song,” says Arnold. “I hope they take something from it.”
Arnold takes great pride in everything that 3 Doors Down has achieved. Formed in 1996, the band has captivated audiences worldwide. Their many accolades include selling 20 million albums globally, receiving a Grammy nomination, two American Music Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including “Songwriter of the Year.” The rocker’s charitable arm, The Better Life Foundation (TBLF), has donated over $3 million dollars to veterans, children, women’s and humanitarian relief efforts domestically and around the globe.
